The research is carried out on the thrust to examine the influence of SMS political advertising (messages) on voting pattern of electorates in the 2015 Governorship election in Abia State. Short Message Service otherwise known as SMS play a crucial role in political mobilization, political awareness and in influencing the voting behaviour of electorate as it was tested during the 2014 governorship election in both Ekiti and Osun State that is why it was also used in Abia State gubernatorial election. Survey research method was adopted coupled with 300 copies of questionnaire that were administered to the electorate to find out whether they receive any sms that associate with politics during 2015 gubernatorial elections in Abia State and the how it influenced them. Out of 300 copies that were administered, 289 copies were returned upon which analysis was based. Frequency and simple percentage method coupled with table were used in analyzing the data. It is recommended that political parties, politicians, INEC and other stakeholders like National Orientation Agency etc should keep in touch with voters individually by sending SMS to them either to canvas for vote or to educate them on political conduct and in an attempt to get text messages across to the electorate, they can get the data of this demographic group from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data base with the new SIM registration phenomenon, this should not be a difficult task.
NOT THE TOPIC YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?
Once payment is made, kindly send us your project topic, email address and payment name to +234 810 144 4147
Once payment is confirmed, Project materials will be sent to your email
This study was carried out to examine the concept of democracy and its relation to national development. Specifically the President Buhari-led administration was examined.
While their actions have largely been nonviolent, the Nigerian military has unleashed its might on the party, killing armless civilians, according to numerous Amnesty International reports.
This study will be of significance to the government as it will create awareness of the current government administration aid in curbing bad governance in the country.
This study will lay emphasis on general historic knowledge of the emergence of political parties and the impact of political socialization on nation building.
This study will bring to the fore the factors that propagates leadership crises as well as possible solutions
This study is significant because political mobilization and community development goes hand in hand as one cannot do without the other . and development does not happen in a day as it takes time.
This study would be useful to the government in bringing to their attention a method of dealing with bandit attacks, as well as restoring security officers and deploying more military forces to these bandit-infested communities.
This study will educate, inform, sensitize, and enlighten the general public, government officials, and policymakers about the importance of public interest as a determining factor in policymakers' performance and action in Nigeria.
This study will examine the symbolism of Ghanaian political parties and their impact on the electorates.
The findings of this research work will undoubtedly provide the much needed information to government organizations, leaders of political parties, and academia.
Message Us on WhatsApp »
